Guidebook to Carmarthen
Attractions
The National Botanic Garden of Wales is a Botanical Garden located in Llanarthney in the River Tywi Valley, Carmarthenshire, Wales. The garden is both a visitor attraction and a centre for botanical research and conservation and features the world's largest single-span glasshouse measuring 110 m long by 60 m wide.
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Pambansang Hardin ng Botanika ng Wales
The National Botanic Garden of Wales is a Botanical Garden located in Llanarthney in the River Tywi Valley, Carmarthenshire, Wales. The garden is both a visitor attraction and a centre for botanical research and conservation and features the world's largest single-span glasshouse measuring 110 m long by 60 m wide.
The Boathouse in Laugharne, Wales, was where Dylan Thomas lived with his family during his last four years between 1949 and 1953. The house is set in a cliff overlooking the Tâf estuary and is where he wrote many of his major pieces.
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Dylan Thomas Writing Shed
Dylan's WalkThe Boathouse in Laugharne, Wales, was where Dylan Thomas lived with his family during his last four years between 1949 and 1953. The house is set in a cliff overlooking the Tâf estuary and is where he wrote many of his major pieces.
Gwili Railway is one of the UK's most picturesque preserved lines, set in beautiful countryside with abundant wildlife, the line follows the River Gwili on a steady uphill journey through farmland and wooded hillsides.
Beyond the locomotives, history, and scenery, the railway's appeal lies in the friendliness and enthusiasm of the volunteers who maintain the railway and operate the services.
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Gwili Steam Railway
Gwili Railway is one of the UK's most picturesque preserved lines, set in beautiful countryside with abundant wildlife, the line follows the River Gwili on a steady uphill journey through farmland and wooded hillsides.
Beyond the locomotives, history, and scenery, the railway's appeal lies in the friendliness and enthusiasm of the volunteers who maintain the railway and operate the services.
The British Bird of Prey Centre houses 20 native & migrant British species. We offer 3 flying displays daily at 11.30am, 1pm and 2.30pm including 17 different British species. Our aim is conservation through education & public engagement. You can take part in private and group flying experiences available daily.
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The British Bird of Prey Centre
The British Bird of Prey Centre houses 20 native & migrant British species. We offer 3 flying displays daily at 11.30am, 1pm and 2.30pm including 17 different British species. Our aim is conservation through education & public engagement. You can take part in private and group flying experiences available daily.
The British Bird of Prey Centre houses 20 native & migrant British species. We offer 3 flying displays daily at 11.30am, 1pm and 2.30pm including 17 different British species. Our aim is conservation through education & public engagement. You can take part in private and group flying experiences available daily.
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Marros Riding Centre
The British Bird of Prey Centre houses 20 native & migrant British species. We offer 3 flying displays daily at 11.30am, 1pm and 2.30pm including 17 different British species. Our aim is conservation through education & public engagement. You can take part in private and group flying experiences available daily.
Pembrey Country Park is a country park on the coast of South Wales, located near the village of Pembrey, Carmarthenshire, and the town of Llanelli. Pembrey Country Park consists of some 500 acres of parkland. Its southern edge is formed by the 8 miles long Cefn Sidan beach.
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Pembrey Country Park & Beach
Pembrey Country Park is a country park on the coast of South Wales, located near the village of Pembrey, Carmarthenshire, and the town of Llanelli. Pembrey Country Park consists of some 500 acres of parkland. Its southern edge is formed by the 8 miles long Cefn Sidan beach.
Food scene
Wright's is one of the best places to choose in the area for a lunchtime snack - good quality food well prepared. It's not fine dining, but the menu contains things like welsh rarebit with leeks and spicy sausage and chocolate torte. Coffee is good too, and the staff are great. They run their own deli shop that you can browse whilst you wait for your food.
A laidback and comfortable place to while away some time.
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Wright's Food Emporium
Wright's is one of the best places to choose in the area for a lunchtime snack - good quality food well prepared. It's not fine dining, but the menu contains things like welsh rarebit with leeks and spicy sausage and chocolate torte. Coffee is good too, and the staff are great. They run their own deli shop that you can browse whilst you wait for your food.
A laidback and comfortable place to while away some time.
A multi-award-winning, family run, sustainably driven cafe & restaurant serving simple, honest & wholesome food focussing on local, seasonal & organic produce. The Warren is The Good Food Guide’s “Best Local Restaurant in Wales 2019/2020”, The Observer Food Monthly’s Runners up for “Best Ethical Food Project” & “Cheap Eats” | Owner & Executive Chef Deri Reed is The Sustainable Restaurant Association’s “Chef of The Year 2019/2020”
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The Warren
11 Mansel StA multi-award-winning, family run, sustainably driven cafe & restaurant serving simple, honest & wholesome food focussing on local, seasonal & organic produce. The Warren is The Good Food Guide’s “Best Local Restaurant in Wales 2019/2020”, The Observer Food Monthly’s Runners up for “Best Ethical Food Project” & “Cheap Eats” | Owner & Executive Chef Deri Reed is The Sustainable Restaurant Association’s “Chef of The Year 2019/2020”
Browns was established in 1752, and was a favourite haunt of the great poet Dylan Thomas. Dexter's restaurant at Brown's has now taken the reigns on both the bar and restaurant. They have created a stunning environment with a relaxed atmosphere and great food, they have become a real asset to The Brown’s.
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Brown's Hotel
King StreetBrowns was established in 1752, and was a favourite haunt of the great poet Dylan Thomas. Dexter's restaurant at Brown's has now taken the reigns on both the bar and restaurant. They have created a stunning environment with a relaxed atmosphere and great food, they have become a real asset to The Brown’s.
Sightseeing
Mighty medieval castle, Tudor mansion and poet’s hideout This is the ‘brown as owls’ castle beloved of Dylan Thomas, Laugharne’s most famous resident. He wrote Portrait of the Artist as a Young Dog in the castle summerhouse perched above glorious views of the Taf estuary. Here two giant medieval stone towers stand guard over the remains of a magnificent Tudor mansion, all set in 19th-century ornamental gardens.
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Laugharne Castle
King StreetMighty medieval castle, Tudor mansion and poet’s hideout This is the ‘brown as owls’ castle beloved of Dylan Thomas, Laugharne’s most famous resident. He wrote Portrait of the Artist as a Young Dog in the castle summerhouse perched above glorious views of the Taf estuary. Here two giant medieval stone towers stand guard over the remains of a magnificent Tudor mansion, all set in 19th-century ornamental gardens.
Perched on a hill above the village of Llanarthne, Paxton’s Tower looks out on the Towy Valley. Built over 200 years ago, the majestic tower is in fact a folly designed to commemorate Nelson and impress the people of the valley.
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Paxton's Tower
Perched on a hill above the village of Llanarthne, Paxton’s Tower looks out on the Towy Valley. Built over 200 years ago, the majestic tower is in fact a folly designed to commemorate Nelson and impress the people of the valley.
This snaking reservoir nestles hidden in the upper Tywi Valley, spread-eagled on the borders between north-east Carmarthenshire, southeast Ceredigion and western Powys, and heading here to hike, bike, kayak or simply drive along the legendary single-track mountain lanes surrounding this lonely body of water, you’ll have one of the few opportunities in Wales to pass through three different counties on a day out.
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Llyn Brianne Dam and Reservoir
Unnamed RoadThis snaking reservoir nestles hidden in the upper Tywi Valley, spread-eagled on the borders between north-east Carmarthenshire, southeast Ceredigion and western Powys, and heading here to hike, bike, kayak or simply drive along the legendary single-track mountain lanes surrounding this lonely body of water, you’ll have one of the few opportunities in Wales to pass through three different counties on a day out.
Beaches
Pendine Sands is 7 miles of beach on the shores of Carmarthen Bay on the south coast of Wales. It stretches west to east from Gilman Point to Laugharne Sands. The village of Pendine is close to the western end of Pendine Sands. In the early 1900s the sands were used as a venue for car and motor cycle races.
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Pendine Sands
Pendine Sands is 7 miles of beach on the shores of Carmarthen Bay on the south coast of Wales. It stretches west to east from Gilman Point to Laugharne Sands. The village of Pendine is close to the western end of Pendine Sands. In the early 1900s the sands were used as a venue for car and motor cycle races.
Cefn Sidan was the first beach in Wales to achieve the coveted blue flag award and boasts over 8 miles of sandy beach, of compared to Californian Beaches such as the golden coast. Over the centuries Cefn Sidan beach has been wrecked by numerous ships - the earliest record being 1668.
Here and there at the northern end of the beach, the ship's ribs protrude from the sand, witnessing all the sailing that took place along our shores.
You would have to walk about 10 miles to see all the remains. The anchors at the main beach entrance are a monument to Cefn Sidan's maritime history. Leaflets are available at our visitor center.
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Cefn Sidan Sands
Cefn Sidan was the first beach in Wales to achieve the coveted blue flag award and boasts over 8 miles of sandy beach, of compared to Californian Beaches such as the golden coast. Over the centuries Cefn Sidan beach has been wrecked by numerous ships - the earliest record being 1668.
Here and there at the northern end of the beach, the ship's ribs protrude from the sand, witnessing all the sailing that took place along our shores.
You would have to walk about 10 miles to see all the remains. The anchors at the main beach entrance are a monument to Cefn Sidan's maritime history. Leaflets are available at our visitor center.